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Tinc Mesh VPN vs EasyTier: catalog facts
Tinc Mesh VPNEasyTier
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0; donations are accepted.

Free

Free and open source, with no paid tier.

Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line
  • Works without root
  • Uses standard tinc configuration files
  • No central server is required to form the network
  • WireGuard support for connecting standard clients
  • Router mode only
  • Connects to only one tinc network at a time
  • Much of the community discussion and documentation is in Chinese
  • More setup than hosted mesh VPN services
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-only License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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